Neutral Punch in mid combo

Man Eater

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I can't seem to do it right. Most of the time, the jump punch comes out too late and totally misses. An example of doing it is Kitana's Forward+2, 1. You can do a neutral punch but it won't work for me? Any hints to doing it right?
 
practice. after strykers back 122 if you hold up and if you tap the punch button the neutral works every time .
 
idd practice practice go to training, also put AI's block on auto (they block after first hit) so you can see if they get a block through your combo, it's good for learning to string a combo after your regular jump punch (when you jump TO opponent from a distance) if they can't you're doing great, it took me ages to time Reptile's 3 2 1 b f 2 dash cancel neutral JP, but it's just... feeling now so I think you'll do fine with Kit after a few tries :) I'll go try that Kit combo cuz I need new female main to play with other than Mileena & Skarlet and I'll let you know if I have some other tips.
 
practice the timing a lot for it, you want to hit the UP button as soon as you launch the opponent in the air..
 
like people said practice! but practice the right way. do not mash up/punch button, especially if there is a remotely tight window to nail the njp.

basically as soon as its possible hold the up button (like when doing reptiles dash whiff) so you jump at the soonest possible moment, then practice netting the jump punch by only hitting the punch button once...if you miss dont try to hit the button again until you jump again. this will promote you getting a feel for the correct timing.
 
I finally got it. I was holding the jump button too long and when I go to press the x button, I realized how sticky my x button is lol. Thanks for the tips
 
I finally got it. I was holding the jump button too long and when I go to press the x button, I realized how sticky my x button is lol. Thanks for the tips

Hey I recognize your xbox GT, I won the first game then you won and I declined the next game, lol. I chose Johnny Cage. This was in player matches btw.
 
I can recommend the "piano technique" known in SF. It is very effective for me, specially online when lag kicks in.
Just slide your thumb through both punches and you should get it done more frequently.
 
Hey I recognize your xbox GT, I won the first game then you won and I declined the next game, lol. I chose Johnny Cage. This was in player matches btw.

I honestly don't remember lol. If I was a b*tch, I'm sorry. I hate when people leave after one or two matches >.<
 
hey I tried it and well you figured it out already but for whoever needs to know I just basicly did the JP, F2, 1 and held Up immediately and as soon she leaves the ground hit 2 or 1 (1 doesnt work well for me) but it should be a breeze actually,
 
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